Shirpur - Arni, Yavatmal

Shirpur is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Shirpur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirpur is 543211. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.79 hectares and falls under the 445109 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirpur village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 676 males and 621 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 93.82% and female literacy at 76.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shirpur

Shirpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shirpur

Shirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Shirpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Shirpur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shirpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shirpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shirpur village are given below:

FAQs about Shirpur